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November 03, 2006
P.J. Pilittere
P.J. Pilittere could be playing in Trenton next season.
If he's fast-tracked, he could be the Yankees back-up catcher in 2009 - when he will be 27-years old. And, if he can hit, P.J. might be the Yankees starting catcher in 2010.
Next season will be a big year in Pilittere's career. Considering the options for the Yankees after Posada, I hope he makes the best of it.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at November 3, 2006 01:29 PM
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Piliterre is awesome defensively, and his biggest calling card is his ability to work with pitchers. I did a bunch of research back in the day for a post at Baby Bombers, and at the time Tampa starters allowed something like 3 R/game when PJ started and 5 R/G when he didn't.
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at November 3, 2006 01:52 PM
Good to hear - thanks.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at November 4, 2006 09:52 AM
I also hope P.J makes it to Trenton in 2007. I live in Staten Island and got to know him some during his 2004 and 2005 seasons. Let me tell you P.J is a born leader! He was basically like a coach on the field and clubhouse. All the players looked up to him and he was a key component to S.I's 2005 Championship. I think he was well coached at Cal. St. because all the Cal. St. kids play with emotion. PJ had a good 2005 at Staten Island and he broke through at Tampa in 2006. I hope he continues to rise to AA this season. Above his baseball talents PJ is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. I wish PJ the best!!!!!
Posted by: DiamondDave at November 27, 2006 08:09 PM
Was glad to see PJ was invited to camp with the big club. This will be a great experience for him to work and learn from the big leaguers. Best of luck goes out to PJ!!!!!!
Posted by: DiamondDave at January 16, 2007 08:41 AM